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RFDS powers the Territory with purpose-built aeromedical jet
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Central Operations has unveiled its $14 million purpose-built aeromedical jet dedicated to improving and saving the lives of all Territorians.
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8:00am Mental Health Clinics - 24 hours with the Flying Doctor
06 Nov 2018Remote Australians access mental health services at a fifth of the rate of city people.
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1:10am Outback Evacuation – 24 hours with the Flying Doctor
02 Nov 2018Alice Springs crews perform over 40 per cent of all RFDS outback evacuations across South Australia and the Northern Territory.
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Another big day out - 24 hours with the Flying Doctor
02 Nov 2018On this day, just like any other, we flew over 19,700km to deliver the finest care to the furthest corners of our vast 'waiting room'.
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A desperate race against time and distance
02 Nov 2018I heard something terrible... a scream like I’d never heard before.
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Outback nurse defies odds to walk again
02 Nov 2018My vehicle had rolled six times down an embankment, about 50 metres from the road.
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Early arrival for baby Lewi
02 Nov 2018I knew something wasn’t right, but I hoped it was a false alarm
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David Hills awarded Honorary Life Membership of RFDS Central Operations
23 Oct 2018Immediate-past Chairman David Hills has been named as the 15th Honorary Life Member of RFDS Central Operations. Ms Loretta Reynolds, Chairman, RFDS Central Operations, presented David with the prestigious accolade at the organisation’s 82nd Annual General Meeting on 18 October 2018.
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BHP extends ‘major’ support of the Flying Doctor
18 Oct 2018BHP Olympic Dam today announced the renewal of its partnership with the RFDS, worth $300,000 over the next three years. BHP’s contribution will help the RFDS to provide its life-saving service to South Australian communities, many of which are in rural and remote areas.
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